Let´s start our countdown with Cardcaptor Sakura, one of the most popular anime series that has become an all-time favorite for boys and girls alike. This year Cardcaptor Sakura is celebrating its 20th anniversary telling us the story of Sakura Kinomoto, a cute 10 year old girl that lives her life normally, until she opens a magic book, and releases by accident the magical “Clow Cards”, awakening their Guardians: Yue and Keroberos, who tasks Sakura with the mission of returning the 52 cards deck, and avoid the calamities that they’ll bring upon the world when they release their power. One of the aspects that makes this anime so successful, is the “Kawaii” fashion that is shown in every episode; thanks to the hard work of the charismatic Tomoyo Daidouji, who joins the adventures of her best friend Sakura, filming every moment of her adventures and preparing for her in every occasion, wonderful sets of clothes and its accessories, presenting more than 60 different changes of outfits at the length of the series. These cute attires, that in many occasions are allusive to the card that Sakura have to capture, became the favorites of the viewers attracting many fans to the series. This show was aired more than 15 years ago, and still continues to be present in every important anime convention, standing out among the cosplay fans and inspiring current fashion apparels for young girls in Japan and the followers of “Lolita fashion”. So what do you think? Among all the costumes of Cardcaptor Sakura series which ones are your favorites?

Continuing with our fashionable shows, we present you another anime where the magical cards are highlighted, and this time, will take us directly to the dance floor with: Fashionable Witches Love and Berry: Magic of Happiness. This movie, introduces us in the adventures of the pretty Love and Berry, who besides of being great friends, are Fashion Witches, and with their ability to choose the perfect combination of clothes and accessories, helps the shy Yumi to gain confidence in herself, so she can shine in the audition of Sweet Records, and be able to make her debut as an Idol singer. Even when Fashionable Witches Love and Berry is part of a videogame franchise, unexpectedly reflects a deeper focus on clothing that aims to popularize the more positive aspects of fashion among young girls, clothes and accessories are regarding as a tool that helps them to discover their own identity, beauty and improving their personal care. In this movie, Love and Berry make use of their many Magical Cards, which materialize different styles of clothes, shoes and accessories, rivaling with each other on the dance floor and to create the perfect ensemble; like the princess outfit that they use in the Royal Ball embedded with sparkling rhinestones, or the cute Charleston dress that both wear when they act as back dancers of Yumi in her audition as an Idol Singer.

Ongoing with the series where magic powers and colorful dresses are emphasized, the number 8 in our list is a movie that is part of one of the most popular anime franchises in all Japan: “Precure”. This animation titled: Heartcatch Precure Movie: Hana no Miyako de Fashion Show… Desu ka?, casted the TV series stars Tsubomi Hanasaki as Cure Blossom, Erika Kurumi as Cure Marine, Itsuki Myoudouin as Cure Sunshine and Yuri Tsukikage as Cure Moonlight. Let’s accompany them in a new adventure in Paris, where they’ll fight to defeat the evil Baron Salamander. This movie unlike others from the Precure universe, distinguishes for emphasizing the role of the Kurumi family in the development of the fashion industry, since the four girls, that are members of the fashion club in their high school, are sponsored by Sakura Kurumi (an ex-model who is Erika’s mother). They travel to Paris and observe the making of a big fashion event. In addition to Erika, who stands out as a future creative fashion designer; her older sister Momoka is recognized for being a very famous Charisma Model in Japan, and their father Ryuunosuke Kurumi, is a coveted fashion photographer with international fame. Filled with battles and action within the city, cradle of the “haute couture”, Precure enchants us with the cute floral costumes, with which the girls transforms and confront the battle against evil.

Now let’s jump off from the haute couture to the depths of lingerie with a fun and sexy comedy that plays in the borderline of fetishism, Chuu Bra!! This series, shows us in deep the school life of Nayu Hayama, a junior high school girl that loves lingerie, and that has an almost superhuman ability to see in others which pieces of underwear favor them more. When Nayu is discovered about her preference for more sexy and adult like underwear, she came to be misunderstood and rejected by everyone, until Yako Jinguuji and Haruka Shiraishi became her friends, and together with other classmates end up forming the “Panty Club”, helping other girls in their school to discover how fun is to choose the most fashionable panties and bras that benefit them more, especially in the adolescence when their growing bodies need the adequate clothes to develop. Chuu Bra!! Attract us with spicy themes, hook us with the comedy, were the characters always wind up under situations that tend to be misinterpreted. This show takes the taboos about female bodies and strip them naked, showing us in a hilarious and easy way to understand, the importance to know what the adequate underwear teenagers should use. Chu Bra!! Offers the viewers a peek inside the lingerie world as a fashion phenomenon; where from the frilly lace ensembles that give a “girlie” and cute vibe, to the more sexy pieces of garter and thigh-highs, which pulls us in with every episode the different types of modes, forms, designs, materials and sizes that make lingerie so attractive.

Prepare yourselves to fill your screen with action, fanservice and adventure, because our number 6 is an anime series with a lot of visual impact: Kill la Kill. This anime initiate us in the mission of Ryuuko Matoi to find the owner of the second half of the “scissors blade”, a legendary sword that was used in her father’s assassination; her search for revenge, takes her to the Honnouji Academy, a high school ruled by the student’s council, under the command of Satsuki Kiryuin and her “Elite Four”, who use the “Goku” uniforms, that give to the bearers superhuman abilities. Being defeated in her first confrontation, Ryuuko withdraws wounded, accidentally awakening Senketsu, a sentient Kamui known as “God Clothes”, who feeling Ryuuko's blood, feeds from her making a symbiotic link that imbues her with super powers. Considering that for girls clothing can be seen as an armor (as it provides protection, status, and reflects the personality of the wearer) Kill the Kill takes this idea literally to the screen, giving the "Sailor Fuku" or sailor-like school uniforms a leading role, by imbued them with conscience and personality; playing a definitive factor in the fate of the girls who wear them, where fashion is used as a mean of segregation between social classes, and where only the rich can wear special suits that underpin and increase their power, while the rest of the people that form the basis of society, are regarded as the labor force and a source of energy that maintains them.

Reaching the position number 5 comes Samurai Flamenco, an anime series that shows the secret life of Masayoshi Hazama, a charisma model that captivates audiences on the catwalks and commercials, and that at night becomes the superhero Samurai Flamenco fighting against crime. Unlike other anime titles, Samurai Flamenco shows comically the growth of a character who begins his fight against crime from scratch, without super powers, with any magic or any feature whatsoever that makes it stand apart from the rest, besides his strong sense of justice, and his fervent desire to fulfill a childhood dream to become the hero who always had admired. For the fans of fashion, Samurai Flamenco is a blend of themes and scenes that displays, in an attractive and refreshing way, an eclectic collection of different costumes inspired by the genre of "Tokusatsu", also known as "Super Sentai" and "Sailor Senshi"; showing them in the best way possible, being wore by the handsome and attractive designed characters, providing an adequate amount of "fanservice". Like the cute costumes used by the "Flamenco Girls" who fight crime in their secret identities, without neglecting their fashion sense.

Based on a popular manga we introduce you Gokinjo Monogatari, also known as Neighborhood Stories. A tender and romantic story developed amidst the creative world of art and fashion design; where the cute Mikako Kouda and her neighbor and childhood friend, Tsutomu Yamaguchi, struggle to achieve their personal aspirations, as they discover and nurture their feelings for each other, making us empathize throughout the series, in their indecision towards change their relationship from friendship to romance, and sharing the adventures of those who are part of their life. With beautifully stylized characters designs, that seems out of the fashion sketches, Neighborhood Stories lets us see in a positive light, the great work and effort behind the dream of belonging to the world of art and fashion industry, taking as a starting point the personal stories of Mikako (who wants to create her own brand of clothes) and Tsutomu (who wishes to become a great photographer ); introducing different characters with very special artistic characteristics like their best friends Risa Kanzaki, who wants to become a designer for children's clothing and the cute Mai Oota, who wears beautiful pieces of clothing filled with lace in the "Lolita " style, and wants to become a professional designer of teddy bears and stuffed animals. Neighborhood Story is an anime that surely will leave you a good taste and make your heart go "Dokyun".

Continuing with the romance, in third place on our list we recommend a delicious animated film: The Garden of Words. This anime will catch your attention with the wonderful scenery and background designs, which develops in the city of Tokyo in Japan; transporting us to the National Garden Shinjuku Gyoen where we witness the meeting of Takao Akizuki, a school boy who decides to escape from class to sketch in the tranquility of a secluded place, and Yukari Yukino, a mysterious woman who feeling dejected from life, finds in the brief moments of silence shared with Takao, the cure for her disappointment and loneliness. More than words, is a slow pace anime as warm as the summer rain, it makes us part of a simple story of friendship and love, where a shoe becomes for the protagonist the best way to say I love you. In this animated film Takao and his aspirations of becoming a professional shoe designer, gives us a glimpse into the world behind the craft of women's shoes creation, where to make palpable the beauty of the design into the production of the material object, it’s necessary not just the talent, but also the study, the practice and the effort to create not a necessary item but a work of art; a premise that has helped making the shoe industry a stepping stone in the fashion world.

Arriving near the end of our list, we take a brief pause from the romance, so be prepared because our recommendation No. 2 will have you laughing out loud with the adventures of Kuragehime. This anime series, takes us into the life of Tsukimi Kurashita, a girl whose dream and obsession is to surround herself with marine jellyfishes, or "Kurage" and although she usually is shy and withdraws herself for human interaction, when she sees that her beloved Kurage are being mistreated and neglected in a local pet store, she tries to defend them unsuccessfully, until a super fashionable girl rescues her from her predicament, ushering in an unusual friendship full of adventures. Kuragehime takes us all the way down the rabbit hole in the Otaku world, where Tsukimi, thanks to the encouragement and support of Kuranosuke Koibuchi and the "Amars", which are her otaku friends, transforms her natural talent for illustration, in the passion to design beautiful and incomparable outfits inspired by her beloved Kurage. Apart from the beautiful pieces designed by Tsukimi, in Kuragehime we can also see the beautiful kimonos and traditional clothes and accessories that Chieko, the manager of Amamizukan, (the apartment building where they live) uses daily, supporting the nascent dream of her friend with her organizational skills and her sewing talent.

Continuing in the field of fashion, we arrive at number one of our recommendations with Paradise Kiss. In this animated series, we share the feeling of Yukari Hayasaka, who is naturally endowed with beauty but sick of her monotonous life, however, like any other teenage girl, she fights to find her own identity and purpose in life, until a certain day, she is approached by an extravagant guy with blue hair and eyes named George, who offers her unexpectedly, to becomes the exclusive model of his clothing brand, "Paradise Kiss", introducing her into the world of haute couture. With tints of romance and a strong sense of independence in the characters, Paradise Kiss, introduces us to the hard work behind the scenes of the fashion shows, the design of haute couture and the fashion world in general, where the characters put on the line all their efforts to project their professionalism into each piece presented, and thus consolidate the synergy that will get them professional success in the future. One of the great attractions of Paradise Kiss, is certainly the beautiful fashion pieces exhibited, like the grandeur floral dress with dozens of blue roses, which shows in every detail and accessories, the joint effort of all the characters and their particular contribution. So if you are a fan of fashion, do not hesitate to include this anime title in your list, we assure you, you’ll enjoy this show full of romance and visual beauty.

Titta is loaded with threats to any leading anime man’s heart. She is the personal maid to Tigre, the protagonist of the series, as well as his childhood friend. We know how dangerous and determined a childhood friend nurturing a crush can be for any other lady. Titta is also a skilled medic, a big plus when your leading man is also leading an army. She also has the appeal of the twin tails that many of us find irresistible. Titta may be young and she may have a flat chest unlike other mentions on this list, but she has an air of innocence make you want to protect her. Her conservative maids uniform and wholesome maidenly attitude make her like the girl next door if the girl next door was your personal maid. She is perfect for this list due to her assets, which do – after all – include housekeeping.

Karen is the personal maid to Erica Blandelli, a knight of an ancient order of magicians that fight rogue gods. Karen is a lot like her employer: 16, attractive, with an inflated sense of danger and the skills to drive like a bat out of hell. She is always at the ready with a weapon for her master or a quick escape when needed. She also has a rather impish sense of humor, gossiping and goading Erica when it comes to romance. The aquamarine hair in the hime haircut may make her seem straight laced but when you look at her eyes you see she has an impish appeal about her. You can just tell that under that blue Victorian looking uniform is a girl comfortable with sexuality. You see an example of this in her willingness to take compromising photos of her master or anyone else. She is the perfect ladies’ maid for a girl like Erica and that’s the key isn’t it? The working relationship and one of absolute trust is what makes a good pairing of master and maid.

Like many maids on this list, Mahoro can be lethal. She spent her time fighting alien invaders using her super-strength and speed. Did we mention that Mahoro is an android? She’s an android with a fast-approaching expiration date. She finds out she has the ability to extend her operating life if she stops fighting aliens and becomes a maid. Mahoro loves to cook, clean and get really close to her master -- even when he is in the bath. She enjoys every noncombat moment of the simple life and even the occasional moments when her experience on the battlefield is called upon. She revels in her new mission, taking care of a middle school boy named Suguru who lives alone. Mahoro makes it on our list because she cares for her master in a very maternal way and wants to give him the best life possible with whatever life she has left.

Leysritt is a maid but she isn’t human, either. She is a Homunclus, a being created by magic. She also serves as a teacher and bodyguard to Illyasviel Von Einzbern. Leysritt is skilled at sorcery and has silky white hair and deep crimson eyes. She has high combat abilities and a willingness to protect her charge, Illya. In dire circumstances she can sacrifice herself to become an artifact of true magic in order to make miracles happen. We see Lysritt and her counterpart Sella working their maidly duties as well as fighting in combat. The two seem to be perfect medieval-era ladies’ maids with their hair and faces partially covered; they’d fit in with King Arthur’s court as ladies-in-waiting or knights. Leysritt is also one of the rare characters to appear as the same person in a completely different anime. Leysritt is one of the characters in Fate Kaleid the Fate/Stay alternate universe spinoff that follows a young Illya in her adventures as a magical girl. The Leysritt in this show seems to have a very different attitude. She may be a maid in the Einzbern household, but she acts like a NEET and spends most of her time lounging on the couch in low-cut tops and short shorts, eating and watching TV.

We kind of have a nice threesome here in He is My Master, and that makes it a must on any list about maids. Mitsuki Sawatari, Izumi Sawatari and Anna Kurauchi are all teenage maids at the house of an extremely rich and perverted teenage boy named Yoshitaka Nakabayashi. The girls are all forced to wear revealing maid uniforms and are frequently subject to harassment. Izumi is the most normal of the three with a level head and explosive temper, often directed at their boss. In their first meeting she called him a perv and tossed him across the lawn. Did we mention she was on his front porch in her underwear? Mitsuki is Izumi’s younger sister and is not as worried about the revealing uniform as her sister, only commenting that it’s rather plain. She is also a little more accepting of the way she is treated by their employer and is willing to exploit her own sister in order to make a buck. The final in the trio is Anna, who has a crush on Izumi and she just may be the most perverted one of the girls. She falls in line with Yoshitaka’s way of thinking, especially when it involves peeping on Izumi. We can’t say much for their cleaning ability other than it does the job. Besides, they weren’t hired to clean as much as provide eye candy for a 14 year old rich boy.

Elfreda, or Effie, is maid and wet nurse to the loli-succubus Princess Lotte. We’ll give you a minute to let that imagery sink in. She is fittingly part cow and has a huge chest and thinks nothing of it. Effie has the ability to produce large quantities of high-quality milk she serves to the princess and any thirsty guests. She has a somewhat bawdy sense of humor and doesn’t mind teasing the other staff with it. She is a bit of a 90s girl, wearing a choker. Well, it’s really a bell, a symbol of her bovine heritage. Her short pink hair, low cut royal blue maid uniform letting you see all the cleavage the censors will allow and her white tail rising up from under the short skirt make her a vision of maid-ly virtue. We chose Effie because she’s a maid you can have fun with thanks to her sense of humor, skill as a maid, and her unique ability to provide milk with an apple flavor.

Chiyo attends St. Miator’s Girls’ Academy, one of the three exclusive all-girl Catholic schools on Astera Hill. The strange, strict hierarchy of the school makes her become the “room temp” for Aio Nagisa and Suzumi Tamao. The role is very much like a maid; she’s a freshman who cleans and cares for senior students in return for study help and mentorship. In the world of Strawberry Panic that study help often includes biology, a subject she is more than willing to review with Nagisa. She may be klutzy but does her best to take care of her Nagisa-onee-sama (big sister Nagisa) and is willing to learn all she has to teach. Chiyo makes the list because of the boxes she ticks: young, shy, innocent, impressionable – and did we mention works in the library? Her short pink hair, low cut royal blue maid uniform letting you see all the cleavage the censors will allow and her white tail rising up from under the short skirt make her a vision of maid-ly virtue. We chose Effie because she’s a maid you can have fun with thanks to her sense of humor, skill as a maid, and her unique ability to provide milk with an apple flavor.

Angelina is the second student we meet at the prestigious Yuihime Girls’ Private Academy (now transitioning to become a co-ed school). She stands out by the gates in a maid uniform with a broom in hand. She tries to welcome the students, but she’s barely acknowledged by her fellow classmates. Ange, as she calls herself, introduces herself to the protagonist Shingo as a stray maid; a girl on a mission to find that one special person she will want to devote her life to serving. She makes the list because of her willingness to please and never put her feelings first. If there is something she can to do to prove she will be the greatest maid to any master, she’ll do it. She is a bit of a klutz and a goof and is not the most effective feather in the duster, struggling in subjects like math and science. Ange’s devotion and dedication to her job as a maid – which isn’t a profession but a calling – is why she is one of the best.

Myucel is the personal maid of the Japanese Ambassador to the Holy Eldant Empire. She is a half-elf and half-human in a world where that distinction makes you a second-class citizen. She has self-esteem problems and attempts to hide her ears, not that many men would spend too much time looking at her ears. She wears an off-the-shoulder maid uniform with a rather short, ruffled skirt. She’s illiterate but smart and determined, taking the time to learn Japanese. She’s very attached to the young Ambassador Shinichi Kanou. We find that she is more than capable of defending him with offensive and defensive magic she used while serving in the army of the Eldant Empire. She makes this list for the amount of moe, youthful and innocent femininity, she brings to the stage.

Siesta is a maid at the Tristain Academy in the kingdom of Tristain in the world of Halkeginia. Her work is hard and her life isn’t easy, especially when you consider that the Academy is a magic academy filled with the children of nobles. She accepts her lot in life until, after a mistake made during a magical ceremony, a boy from Japan ends up in Tristain. The boy, Saito, whom Siesta develops a deep love for, inspires her to stand up for herself and the other peasants. We love Siesta for her kindness, her cooking, her willingness to take on any task in her purview no matter how difficult, and her ample bosom. We also appreciate her determination to stand firm in her love for Saito and not be pushed aside by the noble Louise, the other girl vying for Saito’s love. Siesta, especially after being appointed by the Queen to be Saito’s maid, believes her life lies with him. She never lets him sleep alone, even when Louise is in his bed.

When Yukiya Anase was in high school, he helped out a stranger. Now four years later, while in university, Yukiya finds himself bought by that same stranger at an auction his cousins sells him at…. for 120 million yen. The stranger turns out to be Somuku Kanou, and Okane ga Nai tells the story of their unlikely relationship. Because Yukiya cannot pay Somuku back the 120 million yen he was purchased with, he is forced to have sex with Somuku in return for 500,000 yen each time to try to buy back his eventual freedom. The first and most obvious similarity between Okane ga Nai and Boku no Pico is the age difference between the two main characters. While it is not as wide of a gap as in Boku no Pico, Yukiya is clearly still much younger than Somuku. He thus still finds himself at the mercy of an older and much more experienced lover, just like Pico is. The sex is also less than consensual in both anime, with Yukiya clearly doing it for the money to try to pay Somuku back for buying him. Finally, in both anime the uke, or submissive partner, is drawn in a very feminine and soft style, whereas the seme, or dominant partner, is much more masculine.

Shounen Maid Kuuro-kun: Tenshi no Uta is about Kuuro, a boy sold into slavery by his own father to pay back his family’s debts. Kuuro finds himself as not just any ordinary slave, but a slave forced into the role of being a boy maid. Of course, Kuuro ends up doing much more than cleaning – his role of being a “maid” is mostly just him wearing a female uniform. The rest of his duties revolve around the sexual gratifications of his new master, and doing whatever he wishes. Like Okane ga Nai, and of course like Boku no Pico, Shounen Maid Kuuro-Kun is a shotacon yaoi. Kuuro is just a boy, and much younger than his master in the story. He is also placed into the submissive position of uke, much like Pico is, though Kuuro finds himself in even more compromising, borderline-BDSM situations. Pico is depicted as a more feminine and soft character, and Kuuro is drawn in the same way. His effeminate role is highlighted even more by his character always being in the cross-dressing situation of wearing a maid uniform. Shounen Maid Kuuro-kun may only be one episode, but if you like a very clear and defined seme/uke kind of hentai, this is definitely one you’ll want to check out!

Loveless starts off with Ritsuka Aoyagi losing his older brother, and being left alone with only his insane mother – and now, Soubi Agatsuma, a man who claims to have been his brother’s best friend. As the plot unfolds, Ritsuka discovers that Soubi and his brother had a relationship as “Fighter” and “Sacrifice” for an organization called Septimal Moon, which is responsible for his brother’s death. But now, Ritsuka has to be the Sacrifice in his brother’s place, as he and Soubi try to solve the mystery of his brother’s murder. If there is another boys love story that most anime fans have heard of (besides Boku no Pico of course!), it’s Loveless. With 12 episodes and a fully formed, intriguing plot, Loveless has a devoted following despite its age. The eight year age difference between Ritsuka and Soubi is similar to the one between Pico and Tamotsu, and their relationship with Soubi being in a caretaker position to Ritsuka is also very close to Pico and Tamotsu’s. While Loveless is not a hentai, but rather a softer shounen ai, it may not have the sex you’re be looking like in Boku no Pico – but if it’s the relationship between the characters, and the story of an unlikely romance developing, that you like, then Loveless is exactly what you need.

In Enzai, the main character is a young boy named Guys, who finds himself in quite a bad situation in 19th century France. Originally arrested for the small crime of stealing candy, he finds himself accused and imprisoned for the murder of a man he doesn’t even know! Thus, Guys finds himself in a dirty, dark prison where he is forced to endure many punishments – most of which are forced sexual acts and rape by the men there. Enzai is certainly much darker than the fluffy story of Boku no Pico, and the setting is very different. Many of the themes, however, remain the same – the characters in the sexual situations are males with a large age gap between them, and the younger one is forced into the submissive role. The detective who arrests and convicts Guys is a man named Guildias, and he regularly fills the role that Tamotsu filled of being the dominant person in the relationship. If you liked the idea behind Boku no Pico, but found the story too light-hearted for your interests, then check out Enzai instead! While the background of the characters is the same, the delivery is much more intense and dark if you’re looking for something more extreme.

Papa to Kiss in the Dark is the most “taboo” of all the anime on our list of 6 Anime like Boku no Pico. The main character, Mira Munakata, is a first year high school student who is in love with his own father, Kyousuke. The two have not only a romantic, but also a sexual relationship with one another. On top of their relationship, Mira’s best friend, as well as the son of the woman Kyousuke is rumoured to marry, have fallen in love and are pursuing Mira! Thus, Mira finds himself surrounded on all sides by various love interests and sexual situations, and the drama of dealing with his father’s potential marriage and the discovery that Mira himself might actually be adopted. Like all the anime on our list so far, Papa to Kiss in the Dark is a shotacon yaoi, so you can continue to expect a young boy with an older and more experienced male in sexual and romantic situations – just like Boku no Pico. Unlike several of our other entries, though, Papa to Kiss in the Dark features a more romantic, happier, and consensual relationship between the main characters, which is closer to the relationship that Pico and Tamotsu have. Despite their age difference – and in the case of Mira and Kyousuke’s bloodline – they learn to love one another, similar to the relationship that develops in Boku no Pico. It’s also a comedy, too, so you can expect some laughs along the way! If that lighter romance is what really captured you watching Boku no Pico, and you’re looking for something else a bit happier and funny, try Papa to Kiss in the Dark!

Finally, we bring you Sensitive Pornography. In this OVA, there are actually two stories, but we are going to focus on the first one because it is the closest to Boku no Pico. It tells the story of two mangaka, Seiji Yamada and Sono Hanasaki, and their romance together. But what makes it different from the average romance is that there is a ten year age difference between Seiji and Sono! Sono, a hentai writer, was Seiji’s favourite manga artist, and Seiji mistakenly confused Sono for being female. However, even after he learns that Sono is another boy, he can’t help falling in love with him all the same. Sensitive Pornography is the final shotacon yaoi on our list of 6 Anime like Boku no Pico, and again, one of the main similarities is the extreme age difference between the main characters. Also like Boku no Pico, and like Papa to Kiss in the Dark as well, Sensitive Pornography treats the relationship in a more romantic and light-hearted way. This hentai is another comedy, so you can expect to at least smile, if not laugh, as Sono and Seiji’s relationship develops. If you liked the tone of Boku no Pico, then you will enjoy what Sensitive Pornography has to offer you as well.

Ikki is one of the main characters in Amnesia whose life is affected by the female protagonist. He is close friends with one of the other male main characters, Kent. He is a high school student who has quite a way with the ladies - at the same time, he privately resents the attention he receives from the opposite sex. Ikki is a perfect example of the opposing natures that can be found in a Gemini. The first impression he leaves is of a flirtatious womanizer - however, this is a facet of his personality that evolved out of childhood insecurities. He appears to get along with women easily, but at the same time forming meaningful relationships is difficult for him. While he may seem shallow on the surface, he is actually extremely emotionally complex and harbors deep empathy for others.

Un plays bass in her band, Tsurezurenaru Ayatsuri Mugenan. The music they play is a bit unusual - it pulls from both Japanese traditional music, as well as modern rock. They’ve traveled to Midi City in order to share their unique brand of music. Un is a compassionate, cheerful girl who has deep respect for music, and the instruments used to play them. The fact that Un plays in a band that fuses two very different musical genres is a very Gemini-like thing for her to be doing. A Gemini may enjoy two very different things simultaneously. This is one of their great strengths - often their diverse tastes lead to very innovative creative pursuits.

Despite being only 15, Coud is a proud member of group of sky pirates who call themselves Red Lynx. Despite having been basically raised on a pirate ship, he has a heart of gold and is extremely loyal to the other members of Red Lynx. Because he has no parents of his own, he looks up to the boss of ship like a surrogate father. Coud is a bit of an unusual pirate. Though one typically associates pirates with ruthlessness and trickery, Coud has a deep sense of honor and loyalty. Geminis excel in this respect - because of their natural duality they can foster traits and talents in extremely unlikely environments. This makes the especially talented at overcoming adversity.

Andy Domyoji works for a Tokyo police group known as Scepter 4, or the Blue Clan. They are responsibly for the specific task of monitoring members of the population with supernatural powers. They are largely shrouded in mystery as far as the public is concerned. Andy takes his position within the Blue Clan very seriously. Andy has a fiery temper, and relies on the calming presence of his teammates to keep a cool head. White he can be immature and impulsive in his personal life, when it comes to his work he able to keep his cool and maintain a sense of professionalism. Geminis can be confusing to others in this way. At times, it may seem that they are two different people, when in fact this is just the manifestation of two very different parts of their personalities.

Kaname Asahina is a monk, although he certainly doesn’t behave like one. He is able to win women over with his charm and good looks with relative ease. Despite his tendency towards shameless flirting with any woman who crosses his path, he is a very complex character. He takes it upon himself to protect the wellbeing of his friends and family, and is extremely harsh with himself when he feels he has been unable to do so. Gemini’s are very socially oriented, navigation multiple friendships and relationships with relative ease, and Kaname is no exception. He is extremely socially gifted, used to being able to use his charisma to win others over. In addition to this, the duality aspect of Gemini is also present within him - while he easily and comfortably assumes the role of a playboy, he also genuinely desires love and compassion from women.

Shion Karamori works as a lab tech at the Public Safety Bureau. She is a particularly gifted scientist who specializes in research in their analysis division. Despite her talent, having passed her exams ahead of schedule, she tends toward laziness at work. She is quite fond cosmetics and fashion, and takes great care of her appearance. Shion Karamori is a Gemini who successfully finds a way to manage her duality. Glamor and scientific work aren’t two things that are commonly associated with eachother, and yet they are both important parts of Shion’s life. In addition to this, she isn’t particularly fond of others pressing her to work hard, but she has nonetheless found a way to excel in her profession.

Renshou Sorinozuka is a demon who is very close friends with the protagonist of the series, Ririchyo. The two are so close that he considers himself to be an “older brother” to her. He has an extremely relaxed disposition and generally takes his time when he approaches tasks, leading to others accusing him of being unmotivated. Even if he may take the slow and steady approach to life, he is a reliable friend to those who rely on him. Those born under the Gemini star sign will often take their dear sweet time when it comes to tasks at hand. Sometimes this may indeed be a lack of motivation, but more often than not like Renshou it is just because they rarely take anything too seriously, which can be a good thing. While other star signs may sweat the small stuff, a well adjusted Gemini certainly doesn’t have to.

Sayuri Hanori is a strong military woman serving in the Japanese Imperial Demon Army - she has worked her way up to second lieutenant and in addition to this, teaches as a military instructor. She has a bright personality and is a very high-energy person. Despite her competence as a soldier and prestigious position, she is surprisingly clumsy. Because Geminis are so laid-back they may give off the appearance of being lazy or unenthusiastic to those on the outside. However, this is rarely true - Geminis like Sayuri don’t feel the need to boast about their achievements to others. This means that many people born under this star sign have talents or passions that they keep easily hidden, until the time comes for them to use them in the public eye.

Shinji Ikari is the pilot of Evangelion Unit-01, and the son of a prestigious scientist and engineer. He is charged with the responsibility of helping to combat the Angels, a force that threatens humanity itself. He is relatively young and inexperienced, and because of this is initially poorly equipped to handle many of the challenges that come into his life as a result of the difficult position he has found himself in. Shinji is faced with personal conflict and internal struggles throughout the duration of the series. This sort of difficulty is very common to those born under the Gemini star sign. However, if Geminis like Shinji are able to overcome the opposing forces within themselves they can use the various ideas and values that flow through them to their advantage, and are capable of greater adaptability than the average person.

Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin are both hosts that work at the Ouran High School Host Club. The two twins use their charm and the appealing taboo of “brotherly love” to woo female customers. While the two brothers are very alike in many ways, they are very different in others - which often leads to conflict between the two, Either they are totally in sync, or at odds with one another - rarely is there an in between. It is a bit cliche that the star sign of these two twins would be Gemini. After all, twins are a symbol very often associated with this sign. However, when their individual characteristics are examined, it couldn’t make more sense. They both have sides of themselves that they display to clientele at the club - their public personas are very much unified, in sync with one another. This unity is definitely a true facet of their personalities. At the same time, each of them harbors a side that is completely different from the other.

Starting right off the bat with a series I personally didn't know existed before it being recommended to me. The hipster world is all about being underground and watching stuff before it becomes cool... here’s an old one for your hipster list: Arjuna. So this chick, Juna, dies. Yeah, she dies in the first episode only to become the avatar of time who will save the planet Earth from its imminent death. An anime with a message to create consciousness about saving our nature, HELL YEAH! Now that's what I call core hipster, right there. This anime is kind of a mix between that old cartoon Captain Planet, Blue Seed and Tenchi Muyo’s main plot (just so you get an idea with more recognized titles...I think?). If you’re trying to help nature and create consciousness about our planet’s well-being, this is the series you’d want to watch and share as many times as possible.

Oh yeah, from the type of hipster that likes to make a big deal out of trivial things like: “this corn chip not being GMO free” , “that latte is not made with soy milk farmed by a vegan” or “I read the book before the movie was created”; comes this otaku hipster “I was into Rie Matsumoto’s stories before Kekkai Sensen”, right? If you’re into Precure that is. If you’re pretending to be hipster (otaku) just to be, well… hip, this series is something you’d want to show off. The director (obviating the part that she looks like a hipster herself) tried changing her sparkly magical girls for... Smokey magical guys in New York. The story is not complex, it's just out of order and kind of leaves you (very) confused at times. Mixing characters with super powers and personality, the director pulls off a series that can only be divided in two forms: hate it or love it; much like the hipster trend. With no happy mediums, this series gives you the excellent opportunity to confuse your friends with the plot and pretend that you totally understand it and dig it (after you’ve cracked the order of the series on your 4th time watching it). When you’re done overreacting and actually watch the series accepting beforehand that you’ll be totally confused, the story becomes enjoyable and easy to watch.

In this anime, there is a bizarre hospital for patients who are just as strange and when they visit the psychiatric ward of Irabu's General Hospital, they end up not only cured by the weird treatments of Dr. Ichirou Irabu, but also acquiring peace of mind. A comedy without saturated fanservice? A seinen without blood? An animation that makes you feel like you’re insane yourself? All checked! This anime certainly goes against the mainstream theme of anime. The story is about the psychological observation of patients during a period of 10 days. Everything from OCD to Freud's study of the human psyche, you'll find all sorts of topics that explore the human mind. Although the theme of mental illness may seem crude, it blends in art and comedy to create something surreal. We classify this as hipster anime because it's incredibly unknown. The theme of the anime is a rare find and the different artstyle itself is eye candy for hipsters into pop art. Hurry and watch it before every else joins the bandwagon!

Say guys, do you remember the first time you met Nana? Nana Komatsu - in her 20s - is looking to start a new life as an adult, part of this involves running after her love to Tokyo. At the same time, Nana Osaki - punk rock singer - pursues the contrary of Komatsu, and is running away from her love, as well as, her band. The two birds of a feather meet and form an unbreakable bond in trying to figure out life together. The realistic characters and not so perfect romances are the strong points of this series; something strongly related to the hipster world. Many hipsters - especially girls - are known to be hopeless romantics, often writing down their emotional experiences in poems or those “inspirational” pictures with messages we are so accustomed to see in social medias. Nana gives us just that dash of melancholic romance and poetry in its own way, showing us that love is not like a fairy tale. In addition to this, the series has a great OST performed by Nana’s band and a few others from the series.

The hipster world is a strange place where the more unknown the reference is, the more hip it becomes. That's why i'm bringing you not a series or an OVA, but a SHORT. Nothing is more hipster than an animation short, since you can only get them in expositions or events. This animation is produced by Dwango, under the name Nihon Animator Mihonichi, which is a series of small shorts that were overlooked by many otakus before the instant hit of the clip titled Me! Me! Me!. The 35 shorts are named Japan Anima(tor)'s Exhibition as a whole, but in fact are singles that have nothing to do with each other (well, maybe one or two of them do). I have chosen The Dragon Dentist as my hipster shining star because of its good quality animation and plot. There's not much I can tell you without spoiling the story; it was the first of the shorts and it is roughly 7 minutes. This short features a girl, the youngest among the seven rookies. They are headed into some sort of war between humans and dragons and unfortunately, the characters are sent to aid the dragons. In such a short time, the animation delivers an extraordinary plot that will leave you thinking for days. This is a beautiful piece of art suitable of the hipster mindscape.

“And you don't seem to understand”… Is how the opening song greets you into Serial Experiments Lain, and you're certainly correct BoA1, we don't understand. Lain is one of the most hipster anime I can think of, the series is hipster gold. The story is a complicated analysis of the human mind and existence, and a girl named Lain is there to guide us into this madness. The Wired is the equivalent of the anime’s version of the internet but it’s a much more abstract web to what we’re used to. Lain was not interested in the Wired at all, until the day she receives a strange email from a classmate who committed suicide a few days before the message. The strange part of this deal is that Lain, out of curiosity, continues to communicate with Chisa - the deceased girl - over a series of emails via the Wired. In these messages, Chisa constantly invites Lain to come inside the Wired, not fully understanding it herself, but into a deeper Wire, a place where one can exist being disembodied and experience the very presence of God. As Lain digs deeper into the Wire, she loses her way in finding herself - if that even makes sense? Anywho, If you’re that kind of oblivious hipster who only watches anime with “strong meanings”, Lain will definitely be a handful. 1. BoA is the singer that performs Serial Experiments Lain’s Opening Song.

I mean, just listen to the music from this band, it instantly throws you back 35 years. Soon you‘ll be dusting off cassettes and watching anime in VCRs. Hipsters are strongly into the music world and it's one of the most distinctive characteristic of the hipster lifestyle. Beck is a series about a music band called BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad. Our protagonist Yukio Tanaka felt that life was meaningless, until he discovers his passion for music after joining Ryuusuke's band. This anime is a realistic vision of life as a band struggling in the world of fame. Beck also has pretty neat jams featuring classic rock, blues, rap and hard rock for any type of your hipster music fixes.

Redline makes it to the list thanks to the incredible stunt of the animators. In the midst of the digital revolution in the world of animation, the animators of Redline decided to show us the real potential of traditional hand animation. In a stunning 7 years production, the movie Redline ended up being… other-worldly. They took one of the most rare anime genre: racing, mixed it with epic vehicles, incredible characters and a majestic soundtrack to give birth to a legendary anime that sadly goes underestimated in the otaku world. Step into the adrenaline-filled world of our protagonist, JP, and experience the maximum potential of the world of racing. This is a race across the galaxy, where only the best survive. Humans and aliens alike, race against each other for money and fame, the competitions have only a few rules to abide by, and equipping weapons to your vehicles to get rid of your competitors is not in the restrictions. Redline is the ultimate race, and it has absolutely no rules, only entering means putting your life on the line. To make things even more interesting, Redline will take place in a planet who is ruled solely by a warmonger. Ignoring this ruler and his warnings to kill anyone in sight, the racers enter the planet and compete. Who will make it out alive and victorious?

Dimension W is a recent anime from winter 2016, but being new doesn't stop it from being hipster. Mainly, I want to highlight the main character Mabuchi Kyouma, for keeping his hipster chill in a futuristic world. Dimension W is a series where the world has discovered unlimited energy derived from another dimension designated as ‘dimension w’. This energy is stored in devices called Coils, all of which are owned by the Tesla Energy Company. As expected, many people seek illegal usage of this power, resulting in the creation of unofficial coils. Bounty hunters set out to retrieve these illegal coils for money, most of them use coils to help them fight, but Kyouma says: Nope. Kyouma refuses to use coils by all means and believes life can be complete without this technology. Even his clothes are old fashioned, as his attire resembles that of a traditional Japanese male Kabushiki and some old fashioned jika-tabi style sandals (ninja shoes!). He takes down enemies using coil-free weapons that look like darts/knives, and he attacks as if he has Three Dimensional Maneuver Gears from Attack on Titan. In the end, he never collects the money but instead is paid with gasoline to fuel his beloved retro cars. This anime revolves around Kyouma and his life so it's safe to say this series will shine in your hipster radar.

The first thing that stands out in hipsters is their fashion. They mix vintage or retro attire with modern fashion and it oddly goes better than you expect. Hipsters pay attention to the way they dress, making sure that what they wear is not from your mainstream shops. Thats one of the main reasons why Paradise Kiss is our top pick. This anime isn't flagged under the hipster radar and I can understand why, at plain sight it doesn't look hipster, but once you see it you won't be able to differ. The story is about Yukari, a girl that starts to discover her path in life and embraces the world of fashion, luxury and lust. She becomes a model for Paradise Kiss, a group of people with their own clothing brand. All the characters constantly clash with each other because they have different styles and personalities that can brush off as arrogant or with a sense of superiority. They hang out and showcase most of their work in a bar that seems to be visited only by them. We got attitude, fashion, drama and vintage, all while enjoying smooth jazz in the background. This series is Paradise Hipster.